Breaking Grounds

Breaking Grounds is an Austrian non-profit organisation that uses sport as a tool for social change and education. Through a participatory approach, it empowers disadvantaged youth to develop key personal strengths such as resilience and adaptability.

By linking physical activity with life skills, the organisation fosters personal growth, equal opportunities, and inclusive futures for all.

Founded in Austria, Breaking Grounds promotes social inclusion and equity through sport-based education. Its award-winning methods have engaged over 5,000 disadvantaged youth and trained 700 educators since its inception. The organisation equips young people with life skills often overlooked in formal education, while supporting teachers with innovative, practical tools to foster positive classroom environments and long-term student development.

Breaking Grounds is an Austrian non-profit organisation that uses sport as a tool for social change and education. Through a participatory approach, it empowers disadvantaged youth to develop key personal strengths such as resilience and adaptability.

By linking physical activity with life skills, the organisation fosters personal growth, equal opportunities, and inclusive futures for all.

Founded in Austria, Breaking Grounds promotes social inclusion and equity through sport-based education. Its award-winning methods have engaged over 5,000 disadvantaged youth and trained 700 educators since its inception. The organisation equips young people with life skills often overlooked in formal education, while supporting teachers with innovative, practical tools to foster positive classroom environments and long-term student development.

"Life Goals – Moving for the Future" tackles educational poverty in Austria through sports-based workshops that develop resilience, teamwork, and self-efficacy. Activities are followed by reflection sessions linking lessons to real-life challenges.

The programme will expand through two new regional hubs, training 600 educators to reach 15,000 youth by 2028. It aims to reduce school dropouts, improve employability, and support sustainable change.

"Life Goals – Moving for the Future" tackles educational poverty in Austria through sports-based workshops that develop resilience, teamwork, and self-efficacy. Activities are followed by reflection sessions linking lessons to real-life challenges.

The programme will expand through two new regional hubs, training 600 educators to reach 15,000 youth by 2028. It aims to reduce school dropouts, improve employability, and support sustainable change.